Fancy cycling your way through the supermarket on a bike that, how convenient, doubles as a shopping trolley? The ‘shopping bike’ by Arnaud Zill from Switzerland is just one of the 190 shortlisted entries in the Seoul Cycle Design Competition ... More …
As a former UK-Europe Bureau Chief NZPA media correspondent, Kip Brook is no stranger to putting his thoughts into words following a crisis. Now settled in Christchurch, Brook gives his take on the city's architecture and heritage, a fortnight ... More …
Emerging and experienced researchers and practitioners will be exchanging views, knowledge and experiences about the relationship of interior and exterior spaces at a symposium entitled Interstices - Under Construction: Unsettled Containers at The University of Auckland, October 8-10. And you can ... More …
Britain’s iconic double-decker red bus is receiving a makeover, but critics are calling the bus a waste of money, saying it’s more about style than substance. Explore the new bus for yourself and make up your own mind. More …
If you’re looking for ways to add a little creative flare and knowledge to you skill set, you might like to head along to some of the workshops being held by CoLab, which will cover everything from robotics to ... More …
A respect for classic design defines optometrist Michael Holmes’ latest venture – a boutique store that opened this week in the heart of Auckland’s High Street. More …
Good ‘ole Kiwi wood is being shown the love with some stellar entries in this years NZ Wood Timber Design Awards. Entries include the interior fitout of the new Supreme Court building, wind turbines designed with high-performance wooden blades and ... More …
With the name ‘I Love Typography’, there’s no prize for guessing that this week’s web watch will particularly appeal to typography addicts. More …
New Zealand carpet maker Cavalier Bremworth is on the hunt for great looking projects where its carpet has been used, and in return is offering a slue of prizes for winning entries, including an iPad and of course, bragging rights. More …
The folks behind web extravaganza event ‘Webstock’ have been planning the 2011 event since the day Webstock 2010 ended. And next year’s event is set to be launched in just one week’s time on Thursday September 23, and ... More …
Auckland’s Britomart Precinct is a constantly evolving project. Its $350 million transformation by Cooper and Company into a retail, lifestyle, commercial and residential space, includes the renovation of 17 heritage buildings and the construction of six new buildings. Watch ... More …
It’s all go for design agency Designworks with their plans to open their new office in the Garden City next month. The agency, of Air New Zealand’s speedy check-in terminals and Skycouch fame, will be building on the ... More …
Architect Sam Kebbell of KebbellDaish Architects finds a silver lining in the recession and the Canterbury earthquake as he ponders the positive effects of encouraging experimentation in our built environment. More …
Simple, human, and flexible. Three words used to describe the redesign inspiration behind BBVA’s new ATM machines, crafted by global deign consultancy IDEO. Being driven by the desire to make self-service banking more intuitive led to a number of ... More …
This is cool: Sesame Street is posting its archives on a Tumblr blog. Which gives me an excuse to post the Pointer Sisters’ definitive proof that numbers are fun.
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